rhb4n8 t1_jbxoj1x wrote on March 12, 2023 at 3:04 PM

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Heard it was amazing

Red1Taurusgirl t1_jbxtlvo wrote on March 12, 2023 at 3:41 PM

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I was and it was amazing!!! And thanks to Reddit I found out the best place to park and have a snack/few drinks before the show. Looking forward to his 81st!!

sj070707 t1_jbxwc9o wrote on March 12, 2023 at 4:01 PM

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Did you like the opener? The Vindy's are a favorite of ours.

woodcuttersDaughter t1_jby8ald wrote on March 12, 2023 at 5:24 PM

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Did he rock you unconscious?

KeisterApartments t1_jby8w7b wrote on March 12, 2023 at 5:28 PM

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King fuckin Cool

Emotional-Lie1392 t1_jbyh0c7 wrote on March 12, 2023 at 6:24 PM

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Definitely 80… wished I could’ve made it!!!

handbanana718 t1_jbyix8e wrote on March 12, 2023 at 6:37 PM

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Replying to sj070707 (#2,214,579)

They were a lil loud tho

handbanana718 t1_jbyizpg wrote on March 12, 2023 at 6:37 PM

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Replying to woodcuttersDaughter (#2,215,050)

Seen it happen myself at the Fayette County fair

maesterofwargs OP t1_jbyrykg wrote on March 12, 2023 at 7:39 PM

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Replying to rhb4n8 (#2,214,276)

It really was. Both The Vindys and The Clarks was awesome (no surprise about The Clarks but I'd never heard of The Vindys before), and Donnie and The Cruisers sounded like it was 1985 in terms of quality. Donnie puts people have his age to shame with his vocal strength and athletic ability on stage. They played a really amazing version of Ah, Leah! that started slow and gave you goosebumps, then launched into the classic we all know and love. When Scott from The Clarks and the singer from The Vindys joined Donnie on stage after we thought the set was over, they did several amazing covers including Gimme Shelter. My expectations were grossly exceeded. Seriously.

maesterofwargs OP t1_jbys0m4 wrote on March 12, 2023 at 7:40 PM

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Replying to Red1Taurusgirl (#2,214,481)

Woohoo! I'd love if they made this a yearly thing. So much fun. Glad you enjoyed too!

maesterofwargs OP t1_jbysc6l wrote on March 12, 2023 at 7:42 PM

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Replying to sj070707 (#2,214,579)

I did! I do feel like the acoustics in UPMC Event Center did them (and all of the acts, honestly) a disservice as a lot of the music and vocals had a tinny quality to it but I got used to it. The Vindys singer is an absolute powerhouse! She performed alongside Donnie and Scott from The Clarks for Gimme Shelter and With A Little Help From My Friends for the finale of the evening. So damn solid.